Name: Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded; 1 1/2 cups salsa, your favorite kind; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed; 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 green onions, chopped; 6 large flour tortillas; Olive oil, for brushing on burritos; 3 Tablespoons butter; 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 ounces diced green chilies, mild; 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream

Description

These Smothered Green Chile Chicken Burritos combine rich, cheesy goodness with the robust flavors of green chiles and tender chicken, creating a mouth-watering dish that’s perfect for any dinner occasion. The golden, crispy tortilla encases a flavorful mix of salsa-infused chicken, melding beautifully with melted cheddar and a creamy, spicy sauce that adds just the right kick.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken filling:
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 1/2 cups salsa, your favorite kind
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
6 large flour tortillas
Olive oil, for brushing on burritos
Green Chile Sauce:
3 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 ounces diced green chilies, mild
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Make the filling: Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese, and onions. Place a heaping ½ cup or so of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll up tightly like a burrito. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Make the sauce: Meanwhile, prepare sauce by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted and bubbling, whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add cumin, oregano, and a dash of salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green chilies, cheese, and sour cream. Tastes and add more seasonings if needed.
Broil: Remove burritos from oven and turn the oven to HIGH broil. Ladle a spoonful of sauce over each burrito and top with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 530